#Educational

The Golden Library of the Moscow Tsars That No One Can Find

In the 16th Century, Ivan the Great supposedly built a library unlike any other. Centuries later, we're still looking for it underground.

8 Things About LORD OF THE FLIES You Didn’t Learn In High School

Here are some things about LORD OF THE FLIES that you probably weren't taught in English class, including disturbing facts about the author.

What Is An ISBN?

You've probably heard of or seen an ISBN, but do you know what it is? Let's dive into what it is and why we use it.

The Ethics of Selling Advanced Reader Copies

Influencers and booksellers are sent advanced readers copies for promotion by publishers -- is it legal (or ethical) to sell these books?

What is Indian American Literature?

What is Indian American literature? What defines this category and should it be seen as immigrant literature?

The History and Future of New Adult

Publishers seem to consider New Adult a failed experiment, but it's very popular on TikTok. What happened, and what does its future hold?

A Tour Through Readers’ Goodreads To Read Shelves

How do readers use Goodreads' To Read shelf? One reader surveyed 30 Book Riot contributors about their Goodreads habits to find out.

How Much Do Ratings and Reviews on Goodreads Affect Book Sales?

Do Goodreads reviews and ratings affect sales? To find out, I reached out to several Goodreads authors and examined the numbers.

The Most Popular Ships in Fan Fiction History

A look at the most popular fanfiction ships, from the origins of the pairings to what they reveal about our current cultural moment.

What Murder Mysteries Get Wrong About Forensic Sciences

Murder mystery enthusiasts like our mysteries and we like forensics. We talk to Medical Examiners about what mysteries get wrong (and right).